KMT Yilan Chapter Nominates Chang Sheng-te and Four Others for Year-End Elections
The Kuomintang (KMT) Yilan County chapter's nomination committee met on April 13, approving the nomination of Chang Sheng-te and Lin Yi-kang for Yilan County Council, Chen Mei-ling for Yilan City Mayor, Tsai Wen-yi for Toucheng Township Mayor, and Huang Wen-ju for Yuanshan Township Mayor. These nominations are for the year-end county councilor and township/city mayor elections. This drafting mechanism was adopted to respond to varying electoral district conditions and campaign needs, aiming to consolidate consensus and field strong candidates given that opponents have already finalized their lineups.
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- 📰 Published: April 14, 2026 at 02:58
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The Kuomintang (KMT) Yilan County chapter held a nomination committee meeting yesterday, April 13, and unanimously approved the nomination of Yilan County Council Speaker Chang Sheng-te, Yilan City Mayor Chen Mei-ling, Toucheng Township Mayor Tsai Wen-yi, County Councilor Huang Wen-ju, and Lin Yi-kang to contest the year-end county councilor and township/city mayor elections.
The KMT Yilan County chapter's nomination registration period for councilors and township/city mayors concluded on April 10. Key local KMT figures, including Chang Sheng-te and Chen Mei-ling, had not registered, drawing local attention.
The county chapter issued a press release stating that the nomination committee met yesterday to carefully discuss the nomination process for local public offices. It approved the nomination of Chang Sheng-te and Lin Yi-kang for county councilor; Chen Mei-ling for Yilan City Mayor; Tsai Wen-yi for Toucheng Township Mayor; and Huang Wen-ju for Yuanshan Township Mayor.
The county chapter noted that Chang Sheng-te has deep roots in the community and extensive experience in parliamentary affairs with strong public support. Chen Mei-ling's administration has been stable and her achievements are evident, earning strong approval from citizens. Tsai Wen-yi has actively promoted local development and tourism, showing remarkable results.
The county chapter added that Huang Wen-ju has bravely taken on the challenge of a difficult electoral district, demonstrating her determination to serve the party and the local community. Lin Yi-kang has long been deeply involved at the grassroots level and has rich experience in political discourse, contributing significantly to party affairs and local services. These five individuals are important and representative forces for the KMT in Yilan.
The county chapter emphasized that the drafting system does not replace the registration process but is a mechanism adopted based on the system to adapt to different electoral district conditions and campaign needs. Facing opponents who have already completed their lineups, the KMT needs to accelerate integration, build consensus, and put forward the most electable candidates to meet the expectations of the local residents.
The KMT Yilan County chapter's nomination registration period for councilors and township/city mayors concluded on April 10. Key local KMT figures, including Chang Sheng-te and Chen Mei-ling, had not registered, drawing local attention.
The county chapter issued a press release stating that the nomination committee met yesterday to carefully discuss the nomination process for local public offices. It approved the nomination of Chang Sheng-te and Lin Yi-kang for county councilor; Chen Mei-ling for Yilan City Mayor; Tsai Wen-yi for Toucheng Township Mayor; and Huang Wen-ju for Yuanshan Township Mayor.
The county chapter noted that Chang Sheng-te has deep roots in the community and extensive experience in parliamentary affairs with strong public support. Chen Mei-ling's administration has been stable and her achievements are evident, earning strong approval from citizens. Tsai Wen-yi has actively promoted local development and tourism, showing remarkable results.
The county chapter added that Huang Wen-ju has bravely taken on the challenge of a difficult electoral district, demonstrating her determination to serve the party and the local community. Lin Yi-kang has long been deeply involved at the grassroots level and has rich experience in political discourse, contributing significantly to party affairs and local services. These five individuals are important and representative forces for the KMT in Yilan.
The county chapter emphasized that the drafting system does not replace the registration process but is a mechanism adopted based on the system to adapt to different electoral district conditions and campaign needs. Facing opponents who have already completed their lineups, the KMT needs to accelerate integration, build consensus, and put forward the most electable candidates to meet the expectations of the local residents.